Low Tire Pressure Warning Light

Whether on a several-hundred mile road trip or in a
mad dash to beat rush hour traffic home, having the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) light spring up on your dashboard sends your mind and heart racing: What do you do?
Is something wrong with your Subaru? Are you going to make it to your
destination?

Your instrument panel is full of lights indicating
when something is happening--or isn't. So when the TPMS alert springs up,
hysteria is warranted; after all, tires, and their proper inflation, are what
keep your Subaru motoring.

Maintaining proper tire pressure is important for
many reasons other than preventing a flat or tire blowout. The correct tire
pressure increases rolling resistance and achieves optimal handling. Improper
tire pressure, whether overinflated or deflated, place unnecessary stress on
your rubber wheels.

And while you may understand that the TPMS and tire
pressure are correlated, you have your share of questions about this handy
Subaru feature, but fortunately, we at Schaller Subaru have
the answers:

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Schaller Subaru Helps You Keep Your Tires Properly
Inflated

So the TPMS springs up, and you're left
wondering: now what? Well, first and foremost, don't panic, and instead
follow this checklist:

If you are driving pull to
the shoulder of the road as soon as you can do so
safely.

Inspect all 4 tires for signs of damage and
noticeable loss of tire pressure. The correct tire pressure for your
Subaru can be found on the inside door panel.

If
there is visible damage and/or any tire is visibly low on air, you
should change your tire or call Subaru Roadside Assistance, AAA, or
another roadside service provider. (Don't forget your new
Subaru includes roadside service for the first 36 months and 36,000
miles!)

If there is no visible damage you should
proceed with caution as some damage may not be immediately noticeable
however other common factors are often the cause of your TPMS light
coming on and do not require any
repairs!

And if all else fails, and your
tires have reached their expiration, you do have your fair shake of
tires to choose from here at Schaller Subaru, as well as the help from
our experienced technicians. Choose amongst a huge premium
tire selection or have our tire experts help you care for the tires
currently equipped on your Subaru. Just be sure to explore our tire
specials before making an appointment to join us here at our 34
Frontage Road location in Berlin, CT.

Join us as we help you continue to drive with
confidence and without tire worry today.

Question About TPMS Light

What does it mean when the TPMS comes
on?

If the TPMS light comes on and flashes
for one second and then turns off for three, this indicates that
something is in fact wrong with your TPMS system, and that it might be
time to have our service technicians work their
magic.

However, if your TPMS comes on and stays on,
this is when you should be wary. The TPMS signifies that one or more of
your tires is not at the correct tire pressure. It's time to pull out
your tire gauge and pump, or find yourself a gas
station.

Why does the tire pressure change in
the first place?

Tire pressure often corresponds
with drastic temperature changes, something that we in
Hartford, Vernon, Wallingford, Watertown, Canton and
Berlin are all too familiar with. Tire pressure drops about 1
psi for every 10 degree drop in temperature. Additionally, everyday use
contributes to pressure loss. Air escapes the tire and rim naturally
over time, contributing to a loss of as much as 1.5 psi per
month.

Having a semblance of what your TPMS
signifies as well as the basics of tire pressure helps you better
address that exclamation mark when it does decide to make an
appearance.